Opening and closing using the smartkey, Closing the soft top manually, Opening/closing – Mercedes-Benz E-Cab 2012 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 90: Soft top (cabriolet)

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X

To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The

Convertible Top in Operation

message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the opening procedure, the opening
procedure is stopped and the

Open/Close

Convertible Top Completely

message

is displayed in the multifunction display.
Reduce speed back to under 25 mph
(40 km/h) and pull the soft top switch again
to fully open the soft top.

X

To close: press and hold soft-top

switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The

Convertible Top in Operation

message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the closing procedure, the closing
procedure is stopped and the

Open/Close

Convertible Top Completely

message

is displayed in the multifunction display.
Reduce speed back to under 25 mph
(40 km/h) and push the soft top switch
again to fully close the soft top.

Opening and closing using the

SmartKey

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover when opening
or closing the soft top.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.

Opening and closing

i

The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

X

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.

X

To open: press and hold the % button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The

Convertible Top in operation

message appears in the multifunction
display. The seat ventilation is switched on.
The rear side windows open.

X

To close: press and hold the & button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The

Convertible Top in Operation

message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close.

Closing the soft top manually

If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:

R

Is the trunk partition engaged
(

Y

page 93)?

R

Are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?

R

Is the trunk lid closed?

R

Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.

If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
This work must be performed by two persons.

i

Closing the soft top manually is a

complex, technically demanding process
which requires a great deal of force. Only
close the soft top manually in extreme
emergencies. Preferably, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.

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Soft top (Cabriolet)

Opening/closing

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